Aquitaine class FREMM is a class of multi-mission frigates designed by French shipbuilder DCNS. France plans to operate eleven FREMM frigates which will be the backbone of the French Navy (Marine Nationale). Designed for AAW, ASW and ASUW missions, these true multirole vessels are also capable of carrying out deep strikes against land targets. Morocco also ordered one Frigate of this class, the vessel to be named Mohammed VI is set to become the flagship of the Royal Moroccan Navy.

The
Georges Leygues class anti-submarine destroyers
(typed by French Navy as frégates anti-sous-marines
type F 70 ASM or anti-submarine frigates) are
primarily designed for anti-submarines warfare (ASW)
missions and to provide escort to the French carrier
battle group and SSBNs. Vessels of the class received
upgrades to their combat systems which increased
their self protection against air threats and made
them capable warships for anti-surface warfare (ASuW)
as well.

The
Cassard class guided-missile destroyers (typed by
French Navy as frégates antiaériennes
type F 70 AA or anti-aircraft frigates) are
intended to participate in anti-aircraft operations,
escort of capital ships (such as aircraft carriers
or large amphibious vessels) as well as air and
sea control. Both vessels of the class are homeported
in Toulon naval base and are part of the Force
d'Action Navale (Naval Action Force).

The
French Navy's La Fayette Class multipurpose stealth
frigates were developed and built by DCNS. The French
Navy awarded DCNS the contracts to construct the
La Fayette (F710), Surcouff (F711) and Courbet (F712)
frigates in 1988, and Aconit (F713) and Guepratte
(F714) in 1992